Darren Barr, Jason Holt, Arvydas Novikovas and Mehdi Taouil should be fit for Hearts. Barr (shin), Holt, Novikovas (both ankle) and Taouil (groin) should shake off knocks in time to play and midfielder Scott Robinson is available following a dispute, but due to the returning players may not be included. Jamie Hamill and Danny Grainger (both knee) remain out.

United defender Sean Dillon is a major doubt. The Irishman has missed the last three games with a troublesome thigh injury so looks like missing out again. Winger Gary Mackay-Steven remains on the sidelines after breaking his hand.

Kilmarnock will be without the suspended Liam Kelly, while Danny Racchi is a doubt with a groin problem and could also miss the visit of the Edinburgh side. Garry Hay and William Gros remain on the sidelines ahead of the clash at Rugby Park.

Defender James McPake is suspended for one match. Midfielder Gary Deegan returned from a fractured jaw and is in contention to start at Rugby Park, while defender Tim Clancy could be included following a groin problem.